BCL: Watchdogs and Information for Canberra ACT

Watchdogs and Other Sources of Information ACT

ACT Human Rights Office
ACT Office of Fair Trading - provides information to consumers and assists and protects the community through the administration of fair trading legislation and the registration and compliance of businesses in specific industries.
Australian Capital Territory Ombudsman - Handling complaints about government.

Australia-Wide Watchdogs

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)- independent Commonwealth authority promoting competition and fair trade
Australian Communications and Media Authority Responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, radiocommunications, telecommunications and online content.
Australian Pensioners' and Superannuants League Qld. Inc.
Australian Press Council - For complaints about newspapers
Australian Queer Resources Directory
Australian Securities and Investment Commission watches over businesses and has a special financial tips and safety checks for Consumers (FIDO)
Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission (HREOC)
Human Rights Council of Australia "private non-profit, non-government organisation which promotes understanding of and respect for human rights"

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